Obituaries
Ricardo “Richard” Miranda
Sep 24, 2024
BARTOW - Mr. Ricardo ”Richard” Miranda, 70, passed away Tues., Sept. 24, 2024 in Mulberry, FL. Richard was born in Toledo, OH and moved to Bartow from Fort Meade in 1990. He was a delivery driver for Bartow Ford for many years, and of the Catholic faith.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Delores Velzie Miranda,...
Barbara Ann Brumm
Sep 15, 2024
FORT MEADE - Barbara Ann Brumm, 79, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Bartow, FL. Barbara was born August 4, 1945 in Harrisburg, PA and had been a resident of Fort Meade for several years. She graduated in 1963. from Hamilton High School-West in Trenton, NJ, and went on to numerous career opportunities including working in the Dental Imagery...
Randall McAuley
Sep 8, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mr. William Randall McAuley, was born May 20, 1950 in Bartow, FL and passed away September 8, 2024 at his home in Fort Meade, FL. Randall was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade and graduated from Fort Meade High School. In 1973, he met and later married the love of his life, Susan. Randall was a retired...
Joe Wyser
Sep 6, 2024
FORT MEADE - Joe Wyser, born December 3, 1946, in Wauchula, Florida, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 in Fort Meade, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. In 1964, Joe graduated from Fort Meade High School where he met, and then married, the love of his life, Sherry. Their journey of love, marriage, and life was filled...
Faye C. Brown
Aug 18, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mrs. Faye Cook Brown 82, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. Mrs. Brown was born January 22, 1942 in Bowling Green, FL and has been a resident of the area for many years. She was a 1961 graduate of Fort Meade High School, a homemaker, of the Baptist faith,...
Haley’ E. Hicks
Aug 17, 2024
FORT MEADE - Haley E. Hicks, 69, passed away August 17, 1954 in Winter Haven, FL. Haley was born November 27, 1954 in Helena, AR and has been a a resident of Fort Meade for many years, and worked with Roger Wright as a ranch hand. He is survived by his son, Vernon Hicks and wife Lorraine; daughter,...
Tonya Gillispie Moseley
Aug 10, 2024
FORT MEADE - Tonya Gillispie Moseley, 53, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Bartow, FL. Tonya was born November 29, 1970 in Bartow, FL and was a member of a pioneer Polk County and Fort Meade family, along with being a lifelong member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Fort Meade. Tonya graduated from Fort Meade High School...
Eleanor L. Wagner
Aug 7, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mrs. Eleanor L. Wagner, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Brandon, FL. Mrs. Wagner was born June 17, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri and graduated high school in 1951 in Moorehead, Iowa. Soon after high school, she worked for the FBI as a clerk in Washington, DC, and then married her husband Glenn Wagner in Ashland,...
Michael Wayne Pollard
Aug 6, 2024
FORT MEADE - Michael Wayne Pollard, 49, of Fort Meade, Florida, passed away on August 6, 2024. Born on November 18, 1974, Michael dedicated much of his life to his family, and to his work as an electrician, a career that reflected his meticulous and attentive nature.
Michael was known for being loving and kind though his stubborn streak often shone...
William B. "Bert" Kerst
Jul 16, 2024
William B. "Bert" Kerst, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member the community, passed on July 16, 2024 in Sebring, Florida. Born on March 12, 1955, in Bartow, Florida, Bert led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of all who knew him. Bert dedicated 34 years of his life as a Repairman for U.S. Agri-Chem, showcasing his strong...
Florence Ann Lightsey Pollard
Jul 4, 2024
EAGLE LAKE - Mrs. Florence Ann Lightsey Pollard, 85, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. Mrs. Pollard was born August 22, 1938 in Tiger Bay, FL and was a longtime resident of Fort Meade and Bartow areas before moving to Eagle Lake, 27 years ago. She worked with Terry's TV in Bartow for many...
Antonella Camila Gaytan
Jun 10, 2024
FORT MEADE - Miss Antonella Camila Gaytan, was born and passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was the daughter of Martin Gaytan, Jr. and Rubi Estrada Lujano. Antonella is also survived by her brother, George Gaytan, sisters, Malani Gayton and Arianna Barbosa; maternal grandparents, Octavio Estrada and Marlene Lunano; paternal grandparents, Martin And Maria Gaytan; maternal great-grandmother, Eva...
Joseph C. "Jody" Cannon
Jun 6, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mr. Joseph C. "Jody" Cannon, 89, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. Mr. Cannon was born October 27, 1934 in Palmetto, FL, and has been a longtime resident of Fort Meade. He was associated with C.D. Cannon & Sons Well Drilling and David Cannon Well Drilling. Mr. Cannon was a graduate of Florida Christian...
Marlen Dell Goodridge
Jun 4, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mr. Marlen Dell Goodridge, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Fort Meade, FL. Mr. Goodridge was born August 19, 1938 in Henagar, AL, and has been a resident of Fort Meade for many years. He was retired from Mobil Chemical Co. after nearly 40 years of service working in the maintenance dept. and as a...
Margaret C. Loadholtes
May 17, 2024
FORT MEADE - Margaret C. Loadholtes, a beloved member of the community, passed away on May 17, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. She was born on May 23, 1932, in Tiger Bay, FL, to her parents Hubert L. and Alleen Hancock Collins. Margaret was known for her vibrant laugh and love of life and she will be deeply missed by all...
Donna Carter Hrabal
May 2, 2024
FORT MEADE - Donna Carter Hrabal, 68, passed away Friday, May 2, 2024 at her home in Fort Meade, FL. Donna was born August 31, 1955 in Miami, FL and has been a resident of Fort Meade for several years. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Donna was preceded in death by...
Sarita Ann Cottrell
Mar 27, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mrs. Sarita Ann Cottrell, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home in Fort Meade. Sarita was born May 26, 1954 in St. Augustine, FL, and has been a resident of Fort Meade for many years. She was a retired Legal Secretary working with the Law Offices of John Shannon in Fort Meade, and then...
Thomas C. “Tommy” Shirley
Mar 22, 2024
FORT MEADE – Mr. Thomas C. “Tommy” Shirley, 73, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home in Inglis, FL. Tommy was born March 8, 1951 in Lakeland, FL and grew up in Fort Meade where he graduated from Fort Meade High School as a scholar athlete in 1969. He then continued his education and graduated from University of...
Milton Cochran
Mar 9, 2024
BOWLING GREEN – Mr. Joseph Milton Cochran was born March 9, 1944 in Bowling Green, FL where he was a resident for nearly his entire life. He passed away in Bowling Green, FL at his home on his 80th Birthday, March 9, 2024.
Milton, as he was known by many, was a retired Gulf Life and American General Life Insurance Agent....
Thomas N. "Tommy" Prine
Mar 2, 2024
FORT MEADE - Mr. Thomas N. "Tommy" Prine, 92, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. Mr. Prine was born April 27, 1931 in the Tilghman/Tiger Bay area of Fort Meade, FL and remained a resident of Fort Meade until several years ago before moving to Lakeland, FL. He was a retired Chemical Plant Supervisor for IMC, a...
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